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Planning a booth in Europe is exciting until you hit the visa page! This guide should help: what to do, when to do it, and which papers consulates look for.

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The IRS provides updated tax rates and changes how taxable income is calculated each year. This year’s changes will be more significant than in the past several due to Tax Reform and the continued changes that affect the new form W-4 and tax calculations in 2023.

This webinar will assist the seasoned payroll professional with new legislation that need to be considered. This webinar will also assist the beginner with W-2 processing W-2 to understand all the boxes on the form W-2 and what should be reported. A brief overview of year-end and W-2 best practices will also be discussed.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Payroll tax compliance is a federal and state issue, so you have to be aware of not only the changes made on the federal level but also the legislative changes that affect payroll in each state you do business in.

For instance: Does your state comply with all federal regulations? Do they set their own rules? Where do they differ? Do you have access to a resource that reports changes to employment taxation to ensure that you are in compliance with any year-end legislation?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

During this training session, we will address:

• The legislative changes to employment taxation for the current year at both the federal and state level
• The resources available to payroll professionals to ensure that they are kept abreast of any changes to payroll taxation as they occur
• Recent statistics on the status of the unemployment insurance funds by state
• The recent trends in state unemployment insurance, the solvency of the funds, and how FUTA will be affected in coming years

AREAS COVERED

• W-2 Requirements
• W-2 box by Box review
• Updated legislation to consider for W-2 and 2024
• State by State discussion of special W-2 considerations
• Year End and W-2 Best Practices
• Taxation in 2023 and 2024
• New year legislation for 2024

WHO WILL BENEFIT

• Payroll Professionals
• Accounting Professionals
• Tax Professionals
• Finance Professionals
• Compensation Professionals
• Benefits Professionals
• Senior HR Professionals,
• HR Managers & Directors,
• HR Personnel,
• CEOs
• Managers, Team Leaders

About speaker

Dayna currently is the director of payroll operations at a major medical center in Chicago and has been heavily involved in the payroll field for more than 20 years.She started as a payroll clerk at a small Tucson company but moved on to be a payroll team leader at Honeywell Inc. During her time at Honeywell Inc., she obtained her FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) through the American Payroll Association. Dayna has also received several merit awards for customer service and acquisitions, and divestiture.
Dayna is no stranger to teaching; she has taught at the Metro Phoenix American Payroll Association meetings and at the Arizona State Payroll Conference. Topics include Payroll Basics, Global/Cultural Awareness, Immigration Basics for the Payroll Professional, Multi-State and Local Taxation and Quality Control for Payroll, international and Canadian payroll.
She also serves on the National American Payroll Association on the national Strategic Leadership Task Force, Government Affairs Task Force (PA Local tax subcommittee), and received a citation of merit for her service along with being a gold pin member of the APA. Dayna is also a CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) through the APA and certified in HR hiring and firing practices and is a Six-Sigma Greenbelt.

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The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States HTS contains the current legal (enacted or proclaimed) and non‐legal (statistical or reference) provisions specifically designated as such in section 1204(a) of the 1988 Act (102 Stat. 1148). The HTS, as well as to regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs) and the many laws that Customs enforces. General notes 1 through 3 explain the structure of the HTS and define terms and symbols used throughout the schedule. 

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

This training will discuss the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) and Regulations regarding the changes or revisions of the 2023 Basic Edition of the HTS, released by the International Trade Commission (ITC), including changes that went into effect on January 1, 2023. The HTS also includes a variety of changes at the 10-digit level, including new provisions for organic fruits and vegetables, plywood of tropical wood, face masks, and new tariff breakouts for used vehicles and pillows.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Understand legal requirements for HS General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs).
• Understand that HTS is a hierarchical system of product description.
• Understand and Interpretation of the applied legal provisions of chapters 1 through 97.
• Knowledge of different duty treatments under U.S. chapters 98 or 99 on proper documentation.
• Knowledge of procedure changes in the HTS or the export schedule, Schedule B.

AREAS COVERED

• HTS Classification of Regulated Products USPPI Responsibilities
• HTSUS Codes 
• HTSUS Elements 
• HTSUS Classification   
• General Structure of HTSUS   

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• Company Executive Officer (CEO)
• Entrepreneurs
• Freight Forwarders
• Customer Brokers
• Transportation Risk Management Officer
• Import Distributors

About speaker

Dr. Rossano V. Gerald is an Academic Professor and Founder of RVG International Consulting Firm, LLC. He has over thirty years of business experience in strategic management, marketing analysis, and supply chain management; and is also a veteran of the United States Army.

He has worked with small and medium-sized businesses to help improve their business logistic processes through verification of operational and supply chain programs. Also, he has developed management and marketing strategies that were used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of my client’s business operations in this global economy. He earned a Doctor of Business Administration in International Business and Advanced Professional Business Certification in Marketing from Argosy University/Sarasota; Thomas Jefferson School of Law Master of Science of Law Degree (J.S.M.) for International Tax and Finance Services in the Risk Compliance & Management field.

ChE Chartered Economist (GAFM) GAFM ® Global Academy of Finance & Management ®. He is also a member of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals; and an Advisor for the Mu Kappa Tau Marketing of the Honor Society.

Book your ticket here-https://skillpreceptor.com/training/464/harmonized-tariff-schedule-hts-2023

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Cloneapalooza Events & Entertainment is excited to produce our first show in over a year and celebrate owner Chris Aldridge’s 40th Birthday!

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Top 6 Foods to Eat for a Flat Belly

There are so many different suggestions on what to eat to get a flat belly. Some say to avoid bread, others say that eating a lot of protein will help with the digestion process. There are also health options such as jogging and cross fit. One thing that is for sure though is that these healthy foods will not only help with getting rid of belly fat, but many other health issues as well.

Olive Oil: The Magic Bullet Inside Your Kitchen

Olive oil is a healthy food that can help you lose weight, make your skin glow, and reduce the risk of heart disease. It contains antioxidants called polyphenols that are good for your health. Olive oil has many uses including cooking and even on your hair!

Apples: A Tasty Apple for a Flat Belly

Apples are a tasty fruit that packs a punch of antioxidants, fiber, and potassium. They’re also a fabulous snack packed with important nutrients that can help improve digestion, boost mood, and keep your heart healthy. One thing to keep in mind is that apples can be high in sugar if you eat too many slices at once so it’s best to have them as a snack rather than an entire meal.

Fiber: Stay Away from the Sinkholes

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that our body can’t break down. All fibers are not created equal, however. Good sources of fiber include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes. Fiber can be found in most things like breads, cereals and even candy bars. Fiber has some awesome benefits for your diet including aiding digestion, lowering cholesterol levels and promoting weight loss.

Grains: Fighting Inflammation with Whole Grains

Grains will help you produce less inflammatory compounds when eaten. Grains also contain fiber which helps keep hunger away and absorbs calories to turn them into energy. Fiber is also a source of micronutrients like iron, magnesium, phosphorous, calcium and zinc. All of these nutrients are key players in maintaining a healthy weight as they can slow down the absorption of sugar into the blood stream.

Green Tea: for Beauty and Health

Green tea is a wonderful addition to your diet. It’s full of antioxidants that can help protect you from the sun, and it gives you a healthy boost of energy. Green tea is also loaded with L-theanine, which creates an anti-stress effect. Theanine has been found to be more effective than coffee at relieving anxiety and reducing feelings of tension.

Beets: for Better Blood Flow

Beets are a very healthy food that not only taste good, but they provide lots of nutritional benefits as well. They contain high levels of nitrates, which are known to increase blood flow and improve oxygen and nutrient delivery throughout your body. Beets also contain a good amount of fiber, which can help with weight loss.

These foods that help your body slim down, focus on losing belly fat and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Apart from these super foods, other healthy foods for weight loss include: sweet potatoes, salmon, pomegranates, beet juice, kale, green vegetables, almonds/almond butter, eggs/egg whites/egg substitutes and water.

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